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It's fantastic to have someone on the island who knows their beetles! It's 30 years since anyone studied beetles here so there's masses to learn.

Some English names for those who need them - like me!Silpha atrata is the Black Snail BeetleOeceoptoma thoracica is the Carrion BeetleAphodius sphacelatus is one of several species of dung beetleGeotrupes stercorarius is the Dor Beetle

p.s. on a mission to find a different dor beetle for you all, has a bit of a greenish sheen compared to the beautiful purple of the common one, (from the few I've found anyway) so will let you know when I do (also has a different hair pattern and number of leg ridges).

Also, look out for those amazing oil beetles while you're out and about! Follow the link to find out more http://www.buglife.org.uk/getinvolved/surveys/Oil+Beetle+Hunt/The+Oil+Beetle+Hunt+-+Get+ready.htm

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